Platform Developer Jobs in Sacramento, CA

Job Family:

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Senior Power Platform Developer / Senior Developer to support Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) programs.

This role is focused on Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate delivery and requires deep, hands-on experience building workflow-intensive, user-facing applications in sensitive federal environments.

The position supports DHS/ICE operational systems where workflow accuracy, usability, and reliability are critical. Successful candidates will demonstrate with sufficient experience and strong practical experience designing workflows and polished user interfaces in Power Platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and support complex Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven) used for DHS/ICE operational and program management workflows

• Develop and maintain Power Automate workflows including multi-step approvals, routing logic, notifications, and exception handling

• Ensure workflows operate correctly in high-sensitivity client environments, where errors pose delivery and compliance risk

• Design clean, intuitive UI/UX that enables adoption by non-technical federal users

• Build applications that centralize program data, support historical records, and enable operational visibility

• Apply role-based access controls (RBAC) and security best practices in federal client environments

• Collaborate closely with DHS/ICE stakeholders and account teams to refine requirements and iterate solutions

• Support deployment, user onboarding, and iterative enhancements

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of SEVEN (7) years of experience delivering Power Platform, Power Apps and Power Automate solutions

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

• US Citizenship is contractually required for this role

• Bachelor's Degree is required

• Experience supporting workflow-heavy applications (approvals, routing, tracking)

• Experience modernizing manual, document-driven, or email-based processes

• Experience working directly with stakeholders in regulated or structured environments

• Candidates must demonstrate current, hands-on experience in all areas below:

• Microsoft Power Platform (Core)

• Power Apps (Canvas and/or Model-Driven) – building full applications end-to-end

• Power Automate – designing and supporting complex workflows and approval processes

• Coding language: PowerFX, JSON, & TypeScript

• Dataverse – data modeling, relationships, and security roles

• Workflow Engineering (Critical)

• Proven experience designing mission-critical workflows within Power Platform

• Strong understanding of workflow dependencies, error handling, and lifecycle tracking

• Ability to replace manual or ad-hoc processes with reliable automated solutions

• UI / UX Design (Critical)

• Demonstrated ability to build polished, user-friendly Power Apps

• Strong attention to layout, usability, navigation, and end-user experience

• Ability to deliver applications that are production-ready and client-facing, not prototypes

• Documenting visual designs using iterative agile approaches

• Displaying Mock-Ups and/or Wireframes

• Real-Time changes to forms accommodating user requests and/or changes

• Experience performing product demos with stakeholders

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Prior DHS, ICE, HSI, or Federal Civilian agency experience

• Microsoft Power Platform

• Microsoft Power Apps using PCF Control a plus

• Azure knowledge a plus

• Knowledge of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) promoting solutions

• Experience delivering operational or program management tools

• Experience supporting users in high-sensitivity or compliance-driven environments

• Existing or prior federal clearance (preferred, not required)

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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